The opinion on horror movies varies tremendously depending on who you ask. For some, it is the ultimate thrill, and for others, it means nothing but sleepless nights and repeated glances into the dark corner of your room. Horror is not everyone's fancy, but haunted houses differ slightly. Obviously no sane person would ever want to visit a real haunted house, filled with spirits and ghosts or containing a terrifying and tragic backstory, but the Halloween haunted houses that are more akin to an amusement park ride usually provide a level of fear and excitement that is less intimidating because you know that the employees will not hurt you. It is an experience that gets your blood pumping while still promising safety, making it a popular outing with friends.
Like amusement parks, haunted houses are fun opportunities for social bonding. Visiting with friends or family is bound to be a good time, and since navigating a haunted house often leads to memorable feelings of fear and laughter, it is an experience many people cherish. In fact for some groups, yearly visits to local haunted houses has become tradition, almost like trick or treating or trips to the corn maze. Regardless, haunted houses has cemented itself as a staple in the Halloween tradition, and the experience of seeing your friends jumping ten-feet in the air can be everlasting.
In movies, when we see a character lack any survival instinct, most of us believe that if we were in that situation, we would be smarter, and although the Hollywood scenarios are far fetched, haunted houses provide an area to really test your reaction time and flight of fight response. The controlled environment is perfect for imagining yourself in a horror situation, and the suspense filled atmosphere and unexpected jump scares tap into your primal instincts, really showing you and your friends or family raw reactions and giving a glimpse into how you would act in the movie situation. Of course, it is never that serious, but pretending this way can definitely make the experience more enjoyable, and it allows people to embrace fear without real harm.
Haunted houses can be scary, but primarily they are just spookier fun houses, and most of the time they are enjoyable, especially if you go with the right people. Regardless, they are a fun seasonal outing that puts you in the festive spirit of Halloween, similar to how driving through holiday lights for Christmas puts people in the jolly spirit. It is a fun time for newcomers and frequent visitors, particularly if made right, and the City of Denton, Texas is seeking submissions to contract with an individual or business with considerable experience in providing goods or services for a Halloween Haunted House. If interested in this opportunity, click on the link to learn more. The bid closes February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM CT.
